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Invisible buildings: Why Switzerland marks out homes with tall poles weeks before construction

Switzerland unveils a unique construction practice where empty frameworks, called Bauprofile, map future buildings with poles and lines. This allows residents to visualize and challenge developments before construction, fostering transparency and public participation in urban planning. The system ensures informed objections by presenting proposals at full scale, bridging the gap…

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Cameras have quietly appeared in thousands of US cities – now, their integration with AI is sounding alarms

For decades, cars dictated urban planning in the United States.

The Conversation

Emerging Horizons in Singapore's Property Market: Vela Bay and Tengah Garden Residences Set for VVIP Previews

Singapore's real estate sector continues to evolve, with new condominium launches reflecting the nation's commitment to innovative urban planning and sustainable living. Among the most anticipated developments in 2026 are Vela Bay and Tengah Garden Residences, both targeting VVIP previews that promise exclusive access to premium residential opportunities. These projects…

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South Africa’s addressing system is still not in place: a clear vision is needed

“Turn right after the first big tree; my house is the one with the yellow door.” In parts of South Africa, where settlements have grown without formal urban planning due to rapid urbanisation, that could well be a person’s “address”.

The Conversation

No space for culture: ‘matchbox housing’ leaves residents unable to honour customs in a South African town

In South Africa, urban planning is influenced by western-centric and colonial planning, including social housing, building technologies, architectural form, master plans, zoning, and land tenure systems.

The Conversation

High-rise living in Nairobi’s Pipeline estate is stressful – how men and women cope

Within sight of Kenya’s main international airport in Nairobi’s east, Pipeline residential estate stands out like a sore thumb. Composed almost entirely of tightly packed high-rise tenement flats, the estate has been described by the media as an urban planning nightmare. They point to its garbage problem, its waterlogged and…

The Conversation

One year after Valencia's deadly flooding experts warn 'it could happen again'

Experts say there have been improvements in warning systems, education and institutional coordination. But they warn that improvements to infrastructure and urban planning are still mostly pending.

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People In This Group Are Sharing The 30 Best And Worst Examples Of ‘Urban Planning’

From entire city infrastructures to small details like stands for bikers to grab onto while waiting for the light, there are many things that influence how we move around and feel in cities.

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Harare goes green: capital city leads Zimbabwe’s climate fight with bold urban solutions

Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, is fast becoming a key player in the battle against climate change, developing innovative approaches to tackle waste management, restore degraded ecosystems, and promote sustainable urban planning. Like many other cities across the globe, Harare faces significant environmental challenges - yet it is also a…

Radio France Internationale

People Are Sharing The 48 Best Examples Of ‘Urban Planning’ They’ve Seen

From commutes to endless roads and highways, city life can make you feel pretty small, so here are some examples from around the world showcasing what good, human-focused urban planning can look like.

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Europe tops global ranking of dynamic and sustainable cities – here’s why

London, New York and Paris have been named the world’s most dynamic and liveable cities. This is according to a new ranking of global cities that highlights Europe’s ability to balance sustainability and growth in its urban centres.

The Conversation

Scientists ‘surprised’ to find abundance of alligators in city’s sewer system

Findings may lead to ecologically conscious urban planning, researchers say

The Independent UK

The Humble Rickshaw is Going Electric Thanks to Hyundai

As an American, the rickshaw is a foreign, yet attractive, concept to me. Our city streets, thanks to years of trash urban planning and parking lot requirements, are built for cars, trucks, and SUVs. All of which have been increasing in size in recent decades and making these urban areas…

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Barcelona Subway Powers Electric Cars With Innovative Energy Project

Barcelona's MetroCharge project harnesses train energy to power stations and charge electric vehicles, demonstrating sustainable urban planning and energy ...

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Utah Hockey Club Walks To Game Due To Toronto Traffic

Utah Hockey Club faces traffic hurdle in Toronto, Premier Ford vows action on gridlock. Traffic challenges highlight need for urban planning solutions.

Evening Standard

Welcome to Arcosanti: the experimental town where Charli XCX and Sophie had the night of their lives

The town name checked in the remix to So I, from Brat, is a fascinating experiment in urban planning and creating harmony between man and nature

Al Jazeera

More than 200 killed: What caused the devastating floods in Nepal?

Working-class communities bear the brunt of Kathmandu’s floods, worsened by climate change and poor urban planning.

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Doug Ford’s highway tunnel will not improve transport or housing

Anyone who has driven in Toronto during rush hour can tell you how busy the roads can get. In the face of traffic gridlock and rising commute times, Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently announced his government is exploring the idea of building a roughly 50-kilometre tunnel beneath the 401, North…

International Business Times

Where In The World Is Closest To Becoming A '15-minute City'?

Paris and Milan are among the cities closest to reaching the urban planning goal of being a "15-minute city," while car-dependent metropolises in the United States and elsewhere lag behind, a worldwide analysis said Monday.

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Utilizing RTK Technology in Geospatial Surveys

Geospatial surveys play a vital role in various industries such as construction, agriculture, and urban planning.

The Conversation

Why YIMBYs, NIMBYs, BIMBYs and YIGBYs all matter for democracy and our future cities

The right of everyone to have a say on development is at the heart of modern urban planning. But as homes become ever more expensive, questions are being asked about whether it is OK to oppose housing developments in cities. Battlelines are being drawn between so-called NIMBYs – people who…

The Conversation

Have-not neighbourhoods hurt by about-face on engaging with the community in urban planning

Community engagement became a formal requirement of planning in Canada via the neighbourhood improvement program of the 1970s.

The Conversation

Is drone delivery a modern miracle or a band-aid fix for poor urban planning? I went to Australia’s ‘drone zones’ to find out

The chief executive of drone delivery company Wing says 2024 is “the year of drone delivery”. The company first went public in 2014 as a Google “moonshot” project and now operates in several cities in Australia, the United States and Finland, with plans to expand further.

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30 Times City Planners Made Incredibly Thought-Out Decisions In Urban Design

City planning often takes a backseat to architectural facades, but this Instagram page highlights the beauty of well-structured urban design. The post 30 Times City Planners Made Incredibly Thought-Out Decisions In Urban Design first appeared on Bored Panda.

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